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Nicol on Ronaldo's early exit: 'He's completely disengaged with the club' (2:35)

In a game against Rayo Vallecano, Steve Nicol, Frank Leboeuf and Gab Marcotti talked about Manchester United's star player leaving the stadium before the end of the game. There is a time and a place for it.

Aug 3, 2022

During Manchester United's draw with Rayo Vallecano, manager Erik ten Hag was not happy with the decision of Portugal's star player to leave the team.

He started the match but was replaced at the half time break. He left the stadium before the end of the game.

Diogo Dalot wasn't in the match squad for the game but he was pictured leaving at the same time.

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There was a question about players leaving early at the media day.

He told Viaplay Sport Netherlands that it is not acceptable. I am telling them it is not acceptable. We are a group of people. There is a group. We stay together until the last moment.

According to sources, Ten Hag asked the entire squad to eat together before the Rayo game. The squad was told to either sit in the directors' box or in their own suites to watch the match.

There are doubts about the future ofRonaldo. According to sources, the player wants to leave this summer to play in the league.

The clubs that have distanced themselves from a move are:

He missed the preseason tour of Thailand and Australia to deal with a family issue but came back to training last week.

On Sunday, United will play their first game of the season.